Deputies from the sheriff’s office came across the blaze while out on patrol. The driver was trapped inside. Crews were able to get the driver out. He or she was transported by air ambulance to Sacred Heart hospital. Alabama State Troopers are investigating. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office says the driver was driving recklessly before the crash happened.

Troopers say the vehicle left the roadway, hit a tree and caught fire. The crash happened around 7:06 p.m.

Deputies are on scene Magnolia Springs Hwy south of US 98 on a vehicle fire with entrapment. Fire and med on scene. The roadway is currently closed at this time. Expect delays in this area.

One lane of Magnolia Springs Hwy is now open. Deputies came across the accident while on patrol. They were able to extinguish the fire and assisted stabilizing the driver. The driver was transported to Sacred Heart by air ambulance in serious condition. ALEA will be investigating